Brain Fit with Robert Love

Medical education is changing, but not in a good way. What happens when future doctors are trained to follow protocols instead of thinking critically? What if the most important things doctors should learn are the very things being removed from the medical curriculum?
In this episode, I interview Harvard-trained physician Dr. Josh Helman to share what he recently saw firsthand at medical school reunions and why it deeply concerns him. We talk about the gradual removal of hands-on anatomy training, the erosion of deep biochemistry education, and how rushed programs are producing physicians who lack the depth needed to solve complex health problems.
We also explore how standard-of-care medicine, insurance pressures, and pharmaceutical funding shape clinical decisions and why lifestyle, nutrition, and prevention are often ignored despite overwhelming evidence. This conversation challenges the assumption that newer medical training is automatically better and explains why experience, curiosity, and continuous learning matter more than ever.

If you want to understand how medicine really works and how to advocate for better care, listen to this episode.

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“Neurologists are experts at coming up with neurologic diagnoses... Unfortunately, up until now, they have not embraced the concept that there's hope for Alzheimer's and other neurological conditions. And they have not embraced lifestyle medicine as a potential solution to some of the problems.”
~ Dr. Josh Helman

In this Episode:
- What Dr. Helman saw at Harvard that raised serious concerns
- The problem with rushed medical training programs
- Why specialization without breadth and depth harms patients
- The importance of bedside manner in patient care
- How the standard of care limits innovation in medicine
- Why the standard of care for Alzheimer’s patients is concerning
- Why lifestyle medicine is ignored despite strong evidence
- Pharmaceutical funding and bias in medical education
- Simple tips to prevent or arrest Alzheimer’s
- Recommended supplements to improve brain health

Connect with Dr. Josh Helman:
🌐Website - https://drjosh.com/
▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GreenbrainsMD/videos
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Exercise has long been associated with injury and burnout because most people think it is all about reps, calories, or checking a box. But what if that mindset is limiting your brain, your nervous system, and your longevity?

In this episode, I interview movement teacher and practitioner Ido Portal to challenge everything we’ve been taught about exercise. We explore why movement complexity, not workouts, is better for brain health, injury prevention, and healthy aging. Ido explains how the nervous system evolved for complex movement, why repetitive exercise causes injury and burnout, and how learning new movement patterns can rewire the brain.

We also dive into practical examples like rock climbing, dance, racket sports, and playful movement, and why these outperform traditional workouts for cognitive resilience.

This conversation completely reframed how I think about training the brain through the body. If you want to move better, think sharper, and age with strength and resilience, the episode is a must-listen.

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“Human beings are the most complex and intelligent movers of all. We have the most diversity and freedom. We can mimic other animals. We can engage with a huge diversity of movement patterns. This is the core of being human, as a mover, and this is the core of why the brain is there to begin with.”
~ Ido Portal

In this Episode:
- The biggest exercise mistakes people are making
- How the brain evolved for complex movement
- Walking, gait, and nervous system development
- Strength training vs. movement complexity
- Dance, rhythm, and cognitive engagement
- Racket sports, strategy, and social movement
- Dual-task movement and brain stimulation
- How complex movement and proprioceptive awareness reduce injuries
- How to start practicing movement complexity for joint health

Mentioned in this episode:
-Reversing Alzheimer's by Dr. Heather Sandison - https://reversingalzheimersbook.com/

Connect with Ido Portal:
🌐Website - https://www.idoportal.com/
📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/portal.ido/
▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/portaldo

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What if one of the most powerful immune and brain health tools isn’t a supplement at all and almost everyone is missing it? In this episode, I interview Dr. Roger Seheult, a quadruple board-certified medical doctor and immune system expert, to discuss why issues with immune health, brain resilience, and even heart disease spike during cold and flu season. We explore how light exposure, body temperature, and daily habits shape immune response in ways most people never consider.

Dr. Seheult breaks down the science behind sunlight, infrared light, and mitochondrial health, and why modern indoor lifestyles might be increasing vulnerability to illness and chronic disease. We also discuss practical strategies like sauna use and environmental changes to support interferon response and recovery.

If you’re serious about protecting your brain, strengthening immunity, and making sense of the research behind seasonal illness, this conversation will change how you think about health. Listen in and start applying these insights today.

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“Think of the sun as your cheapest, your easiest, and your best supply chain independent source of all of your infrared light needs.”
~ Dr. Roger Seheult, MD

In this Episode:
- Why people are more susceptible to getting sick during cold seasons
- Sunlight and mortality rate connection
- How light exposure affects immunity
- Sauna and heat exposure therapy protocol
- Interferon and your body’s first immune defense
- Steam inhalation to address congestion
- Effect of LED bulbs in the work environment
- Supplements to boost the immune system

Resources:
-Longer wavelengths in sunlight pass through the human body and have a systemic impact which improves vision - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40628952/
-Light stimulation of mitochondria reduces blood glucose levels - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38378043/

Connect with Dr. Roger Seheult, MD:
🌐Website - https://www.medcram.com/
📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/medcram/#
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Have you ever wondered how trauma affects our relationships? Are there practical ways to reset your nervous system and heal? In this episode, I’m joined by trauma expert Ryan Soave as we explore the powerful connection between trauma, stress, and addiction. Ryan shares his journey and insights into how trauma impacts our nervous system, particularly the sympathetic and parasympathetic systems.

We examine the physiological effects of stress and the importance of using techniques like breathwork and stillness to reset the nervous system, promoting relaxation and healing.

If you've been struggling with addiction or trauma, this episode provides a wealth of practical tools to help you manage stress, find stillness, and begin the healing process.

Tune in to learn how to reprogram your nervous system, break free from trauma, and start your journey towards better mental and emotional health.

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“My belief experientially is that there's kind of a breathing pattern that we're going to have, where we bring in more air if we're in fight or flight. And if we have the ability to slow down and breathe slowly, it's going to send a signal to our brain and body to say: you're not in danger, you can chill out now.”
~ Ryan Soave (Breathwork as a tool to regulate the nervous system)

In this Episode:
- Ryan's thoughts on people using AI as a therapist
- How our past history and trauma affect our relationships
- Childhood traumas and how they shape our beliefs
- Psychological effect of doing hard things
- Emotional safety and understanding real threats
- The role of therapists in rewiring our beliefs
- Breathwork as a tool regulates the nervous system
- Practical strategies to deal with addiction

Connect with Ryan Soave:
🌐Website - https://ryansoave.com/
▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@rjsoave
📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ryan.soave/

Connect with Robert Love:
🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/
📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/robert-love-lions-mane
▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RobertWBLove

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice....

What if the timing of hormone therapy is increasing women’s risk of Alzheimer’s? In this special holiday episode, I answer listener questions and share critical updates every woman needs to know about hormones, brain health, and Alzheimer’s risk.

New research has overturned decades of fear around hormone replacement therapy, showing that bioidentical hormones, when started at the right time, can be both safe and profoundly protective for the brain. I explain why perimenopause, not menopause, may be the most important window to act, and how hormone loss directly affects memory, sleep, mood, and long-term cognitive health.

I also walk through the most effective brain supplements, including magnesium, Omega-3s, creatine, and emerging longevity compounds, and how to prioritize them without overspending. Finally, I share practical holiday strategies to protect your sleep, manage stress, and support your brain while spending time with family.

If this episode helped you, share it with a woman you care about and subscribe for more science-backed brain health guidance.

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“The new finding is that we actually want to start at perimenopause. So women as young as 40 or women who are beginning to go through perimenopause–that is the best time to start hormone replacement therapy, specifically hormone replacement therapy with bioidentical hormones.”
~ Robert Love

In this Episode:
- Introduction
- Hormone therapy myths and the removal of the black box warning
- Why perimenopause increases Alzheimer’s risk in women
- Why hormone therapy should start earlier than menopause
- Is it too late to start hormone therapy after menopause?
- Foundational brain supplements everyone should consider
- Omega-3s, B-vitamins, and Alzheimer’s risk reduction
- Creatine and new research on memory reversal
- NMN, aging, and brain energy explained
- Aniracetam and advanced cognitive support
- Holiday brain health tips: Sleep, self-care, and nutrition

Mentioned in the Episode:
- Dr. Sharon Stills’ Hormone Therapy Services: https://drstills.com/

Connect with Robert Love:
🌐Website - https://roarlionsmane.net/
📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/robertwblove/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/discover/robert-love-lions-mane
▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RobertWBLove

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your physician or a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your medical treatment or care plan.